Ray Crane

Male

Orleans

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Training Officer, EMS Chief / Division Head, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, First Responder
Years in Fire/EMS:
17
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Orleans Fire & Rescue
Years With Department/Agency
1
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Oolitic Volunteer Fire Department
Orange County Emergency Management
Orangr County Dist 2 Fie & Rescue
My Training:
FFII
Instructor I
Advanced Interior Attacks
Confined Space Rescue Technician
Trench Rescue Operations
Ventilation Expert
Incident safety Officer & Health and Safety Officer
EMT-B/ First Responder
Swift Water Rescue
Search and Rescue
Meth Lab Tactics
Day Job:
French Lick Resort & Casino Secuity/EMT
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
To help people in their times of need. Fighting fires is one thing I'm really good at. I got into EMS to help my department expand and found that I enjoy this as much as putting out fires.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
When people are still alive and knowing I made the difference.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
The Fire Service is starting to move faster at getting safer and more efficient but the money doesn't come in fast enough for the smaller Departments to keep up on the required training.
The EMS training is very good except where an EMT-B is not trained or allowed to do things that a child could do, examples: take and read blood sugar readings, give insulin. We need to be trained harder and given a lot more responsibility to help patients on the scene.

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  • Bruce Carrico

    no problem I think the career guys who think they are god because they are certified an vols are not always certified. I was a vol. for years. I back my brothers and sister nomatter their status. Glad to see that you added me. Be safe and watch your crew . If i can help with anything let me know. i got alot of cool trainings to do. just let me know.

    Oct 11, 2007

  • angie the fire/resqmom

    I love your pic that you have. Where did you find it? I'd like to put that on a shirt.
    Thanks & STAY SAFE
    Angie

    Apr 4, 2008

  • Jerry Moore

    just want to say hi

    Apr 30, 2008